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1. The laws on how old one has to be may vary from one state to another

As per the laws, there are no federal regulations of the tattoo or piercing industries. So to get that tiny little star on your wrist totally depends on where you live. In some states teens of even 14 years old are allowed to get a tattoo, whereas others have a strict 18+ policy.

Body tattoo or piercing won’t leave you unemployed

Studies suggest that the number of people who think a tattoo shows a liking to “deviant” behavior is decreasing. According to the survey, people above age 50 are much more likely to see “tattoo trend” as a change for the bad.

The issue rate for tattoo is very low

Although the rate of infection is not known currently, experts say that with the increasing number of tattoos placed each day and few cases of complications from clients getting inked, the rate is comparatively low.

Infection does occur, and you should know the warning signs

Infection can occur because of things like contaminated tattoo needles or ink, insufficient cleaning of the skin that is being inked, or due to injury at the time of healing. Infections usually come up between 4 to 22 days of getting a tattoo. Your tattoo artist should make aware of the signs of infection and give you descriptive information for the same.

A curved barbell is safer than a ring on your belly button

According to experts, the best way to reduce the risk of infection, discomfort, and scarring for belly button piercings is to go for a curved barbell, instead of a traditional ring. Or else these piercings will take more time to heal because they are coming in constant contact with things such as t-shirts and waistbands.

In the past, only people like punk rockers and bikers used get inked. Now, tattoos have become more common than ever, but that doesn’t mean we should take risks lightly. One should understand basic safety precautions and post inked care.

How it is done?

A tattoo is a permanent design or impression made on the skin with pigments inserted with the help small needle through pricks into the outer layer of the skin. Usually, the tattoo artist does it with a machine, which works more like a sewing machine, with one or more needles pricking the skin continuously.

If the process is done without using anesthetics causes a small amount of bleeding and slight pain.

Risks with getting inked

Tattoos lead to risks such as skin infection and other complications are possible, such as:

Allergic reactions

Tattoo inks, especially green, red, yellow and blue can result in allergic skin reactions, including itchy rashes at the tattoo site.

To be sure about the safe application of your tattoo, clear all the queries, including:

Go to the most reputable tattoo studio in your area that has only well-trained employees. Remember that regulatory requirements and licensing standards vary from one state to another. Check with your area health department for information on local regulations and licensing.

Check that the tattoo artists wash hands before starting the procedure and wears a new pair of safety gloves for every customer.

Make sure the tattoo artist takes a fresh needle and tubes from sealed packages. Even the pigments, containers or trays are unused.

Also, check the tattoo artist sterilizes all nondisposable equipment with the help of a heat sterilization machine.

Post inked care

To avoid any kind of skin infection, one should take proper care of the tattoo till it heals. Here are few tips on post inked care:

Uncover the tattoo after 24 hours. Make sure to apply an antibiotic cream over the inked shin while it’s healing

Keep the inked skin clean to avoid any type skin infection. Use plain soap and water and gently wash the inked area.

Keep moisturizing the inked skin several times a day by using a mild moisturizer.